How to inspect and replace battery cables for the Ford Thunderbird?

Periodically inspect the entire length of each battery cable for damage, cracked or burned insulation and corrosion. Poor battery cable connections can cause starting problems and decreased engine performance. Check the cable-to-terminal connections at the ends of the cables for cracks, loose wire strands and corrosion. The presence of white, fluffy deposits under the insulation at the cable terminal connection is a sign that the cable is corroded and should be replaced. Check the terminals for distortion, missing mounting bolts and corrosion. When replacing the cables, always disconnect the negative cable first and hook it up last, or the battery may be shorted by the tool used to loosen the cable clamps. Even if only the positive cable is being replaced, be sure to disconnect the negative cable from the battery first. Disconnect and remove the cable. Make sure the replacement cable is the same length and diameter as the cable being replaced. Clean the threads of the relay or ground connection with a wire brush to remove rust and corrosion. Apply a light coat of petroleum jelly to the threads to help prevent future corrosion. Attach the cable to the relay or ground connection and tighten the mounting nut/bolt securely. Before connecting the new cable to the battery, make sure that it reaches the battery post without having to be stretched. Connect the positive cable first, followed by the negative cable.

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Ford Thunderbird Battery To Starter Motor Cable
Part Number: E8ZZ-14300-A
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable - Battery To Starter Motor; Positive Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1993 Ford Thunderbird | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT AOD, 5MT
- 1986-1988 Ford Thunderbird | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 3AT C3, 3AT C5, 4AT A4LD, 4AT AOD, 5MT
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Ford Thunderbird Negative Cable
Part Number: E7SZ-14301-A
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1980-1989 Ford Thunderbird | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 4.2L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 3AT C3, 3AT C4, 3AT C5, 4AT A4LD, 4AT AOD, 5MT
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Ford Thunderbird Battery To Starter Motor Cable
Part Number: 1W6Z-14300-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable - Battery To Starter Motor; Positive Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2005 Ford Thunderbird | 8 Cyl 3.9L DOHC EFI NA | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission NAAO 5R55N, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Thunderbird Cable Assembly
Part Number: 1W6Z-14301-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy; Negative Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2005 Ford Thunderbird | 8 Cyl 3.9L DOHC EFI NA | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission NAAO 5R55N, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Thunderbird Alternator Wiring Assembly
Part Number: 1W6Z-14305-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Wiring Assembly - Alternator
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002 Ford Thunderbird | 8 Cyl 3.9L DOHC EFI NA | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission NAAO 5R55N, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Thunderbird Alternator Wiring Assembly
Part Number: 3W6Z-14305-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Wiring Assy - Alternator
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2004 Ford Thunderbird | 8 Cyl 3.9L DOHC EFI NA | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Thunderbird Alternator Wiring Assembly
Part Number: 4W6Z-14305-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Wiring Assy - Alternator
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2005 Ford Thunderbird | 8 Cyl 3.9L DOHC EFI NA | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Thunderbird Cable Assembly
Part Number: 5W4Z-14301-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005 Ford Thunderbird | 8 Cyl 3.9L DOHC EFI NA | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Thunderbird Battery To Starter Motor Cable
Part Number: D1PZ-14300-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable - Battery To Starter Motor; Negative Cable, Positive Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1980-1989 Ford Thunderbird | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 4.2L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 3AT C3, 3AT C4, 3AT C5, 4AT A4LD, 4AT AOD, 5MT
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Ford Thunderbird Battery To Starter Motor Cable
Part Number: D1PZ-14300-D
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable - Battery To Starter Motor; Cable, Positive Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1980-1989 Ford Thunderbird | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 4.2L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 3AT C3, 3AT C4, 3AT C5, 4AT A4LD, 4AT AOD, 5MT
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Ford Thunderbird Battery To Starter Motor Cable
Part Number: D1PZ-14300-E
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable - Battery To Starter Motor; Positive Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1980-1993 Ford Thunderbird | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 4.2L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 3AT C3, 3AT C4, 3AT C5, 4AT A4LD, 4AT AOD, 5MT
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Ford Thunderbird Battery To Starter Motor Cable
Part Number: D1PZ-14300-H
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable - Battery To Starter Motor
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1980-1989 Ford Thunderbird | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 4.2L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 3AT C3, 3AT C4, 3AT C5, 4AT A4LD, 4AT AOD, 5MT
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Ford Thunderbird Battery To Starter Motor Cable
Part Number: E3SZ-14300-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable - Battery To Starter Motor; Cable, Positive Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1980-1989 Ford Thunderbird | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 4.2L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 3AT C3, 3AT C4, 3AT C5, 4AT A4LD, 4AT AOD, 5MT
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Ford Thunderbird Battery Cable Assembly
Part Number: F1VY-14300-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Battery; Positive Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1992 Ford Thunderbird | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT AOD, 5MT
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Ford Thunderbird Cable Assembly Battery To B
Part Number: F2AZ14300B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Battery To Battery; Positive Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992 Ford Thunderbird | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT AOD, 5MT
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Ford Thunderbird Cable Assembly
Part Number: F4SZ14301A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy; Negative Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1997 Ford Thunderbird | 8 Cyl 4.6L | 4AT 4R70W, 5MT
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Ford Thunderbird Cable Battery To Starter
Part Number: F5SZ14300B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable - Battery To Starter Motor; Positive Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1995 Ford Thunderbird | 6 Cyl 3.8L | 4AT 4R70W, 5MT
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Ford Thunderbird Battery To Starter Motor Cable
Part Number: FOTZ-14300-B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable - Battery To Starter Motor
- Replaced by: FOTZ-14300-C
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1980-1989 Ford Thunderbird | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 4.2L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 3AT C3, 3AT C4, 3AT C5, 4AT A4LD, 4AT AOD, 5MT
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Ford Thunderbird Cable Assembly Battery To B
Part Number: FOVY14300A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Battery To Battery; Battery Cable, Positive Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990 Ford Thunderbird | 6 Cyl 3.8L | 4AT AOD, 5MT

Ford Thunderbird Battery Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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E7SZ-14301-A
Q: How to inspect and replace battery cables for the Ford Thunderbird?
A: Periodically inspect the entire length of each battery cable for damage, cracked or burned insulation and corrosion. Poor battery cable connections can cause starting problems and decreased engine performance. Check the cable-to-terminal connections at the ends of the cables for cracks, loose wire strands and corrosion. The presence of white, fluffy deposits under the insulation at the cable terminal connection is a sign that the cable is corroded and should be replaced. Check the terminals for distortion, missing mounting bolts and corrosion. When replacing the cables, always disconnect the negative cable first and hook it up last, or the battery may be shorted by the tool used to loosen the cable clamps. Even if only the positive cable is being replaced, be sure to disconnect the negative cable from the battery first. Disconnect and remove the cable. Make sure the replacement cable is the same length and diameter as the cable being replaced. Clean the threads of the relay or ground connection with a wire brush to remove rust and corrosion. Apply a light coat of petroleum jelly to the threads to help prevent future corrosion. Attach the cable to the relay or ground connection and tighten the mounting nut/bolt securely. Before connecting the new cable to the battery, make sure that it reaches the battery post without having to be stretched. Connect the positive cable first, followed by the negative cable.